J.  F.  Lawson  &  Co,; 

Care  of 


Forbes  &  Wallace. 

FINE  HARDWOOD  FLOORS 
AND  PARQUETRY 


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'I^NUARY,  1904 


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Forbes  &  Walla 


MADE  BY 


The  Wilke  Manufacturing  Company, 

ANDERSON,  INDIANA. 


'■WHERE  THE  OAK  GROWS 


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Designed,  Engraved  and  Printed  by  The  Republican  Publishing  Co.,  Hamilton,  O. 


AVERY  Lll>  ARY 
fiOLLIMBlA  UNIVtlRSl’i 


The  Wilke  Manufacturing  Co.,  Anderson,  Ind. 
HARDWOOD  STRIPS. 


Strips  are  made  in  widths  V2  in.  to  a  in.  by  Lengths  6  ft.  to  12  ft.  Scale,  inch  =i  foot. 


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Field  >io.  841  Corner  Block  No.  641  . 

Light  and  Dark  Quar,  Oak  Corner  Block  No.  441 —  “ 


Field  No.  850  Corner  Block  No.  65n_,.,  .  Lt-  and  Dk.  Quar, 

Lt.  and  Dk.  Qu  Oak,  Border  No  450— Oak,  Maple,  TiV ain’t 
Maple,  Walnut,  Mahogany.  Mahogany  Rosew’d. 


Corner  Bloek  No.  643— Jq  Field  No.  843 

Border  No.  443 —  *  Lt.  Qu.  Oak,  Maple,  Mahogany,  Rosewood. 

Lt.  Qn.  Oak,  Maple,  Mahogany,  Rosewood.  Scale  I34  inch.-l  foot. 


Corner  Block  No,  640 
Border  No.  440 


Field  No.  840 

Light  and  Dark  Quar.  Oak,  Cherry. 


Parquetrp 


T  S  the  term  applied  to  inlaid  Hardwood  Flooring.  It  consists  of  various  geometric  figures  and  strips  of 

hardwood  assembled  into  neat  patterns  with  edges  firmly  glued  and 

suitable  backing,  preferably  cotton  cloth.  The  hardwoods  employed  by  us  are-lNDiANA  M/hite  Qua_i 
Cut  Oak  lighted  dark,  Holly,  Maple,  Cherry,  Quarter  Cut  Sycamore,  White  Mahogany  or  Prima 
Vera  Mahogany,  Vermilion,  Walnut,  Rosewood  and  Ebony.  On  page  a  the  lithographic  plate  illustrates 
grl’  and  pinxsh^o  colors  of  these  beautiful  woods.  Also  the  lithographic  plate  on  page  3  ^ 

fixished  colors  of  several  designs.  These  colors  are  as  true  to  nature  as  it  is  possible  to  represent,  but 
color  scheme  can  do  justice  to  the  beauty  of  the  woods  themselves.  The  various  natural  colors  (we  use  no 
stain  whatever)  blended  into  artistic  forms  produce  a  floor  covering  that  is  ideal  when  regarded  from 

nractical  standpoints  of  true  economy,  durability  and  beauty.  j 

Regular  Thickness  of  the  Parquetry  illustrated  herein,  including  Fields,  Borders  and  Corner 
Block,  fs  A -inch  and  the  weight  about  20  ounces  to  the  square  foot.  The  designs  represent  a  wide  range 

Fields  with  harmonious  Borders  and  Corner  Blocks.  .  ..n  f 

Special  Patterns  designed  to  harmonize  with  interior  fittings  and  furnishings,  in  both  form 

color  schemes,  will  be  made  upon  application.  .  „  •  j  all  prrbiterts  recom- 

The  Advantages  of  Hardwood  Floors  are  now  so  universally  recognized  that  all  architects  reco 

mend  them  and  no  modern  home  of  any  pretense  whatever  is  built  without  them. 


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The  Wilke  Manufacturing  Co  ,  Anderson,  Ind. 

STF^IP  BOF^D^F(S. 


Border  No.  150.  211-2  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak, 

Mahogany. 


Border  No.  151.  2  1-2  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak, 

_ ^  _ Maple.  __  _  — _ 


Border  No.  152.  2  1-2  Inch.  Cherry,  Maple. 


Border  No.  160.  2  1-2  inch.  Maple,  Cherry. 


Border  No.  161.  2  1-2  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak, 


Border  No.  162.  2  1-2  inch.  tValnut,  Sycamore. 


Border  No.  163.  3  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak,  Maple, 

Border  No.  153.  3;inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak,  Cherry^  _ _  iSIabogany. _  ^ 


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Border  No.  154.  3  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak,  Walnut.  Border  No.  164.  3  inch.  Maple,  Sycamore,  AValnut 
Border  No.  155.  3  inch.  Walnut,  Mahogany. 


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Border  No.  156.  4  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak,  Cherry. 


Border  No.  157.  4  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak,  Maple, 
Mahogany. 


Border  No.  158.  4  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak, 

Mahogany. 


Border  No.  159.  4  inch.  Maple,  Cherry. 


Border  No.  165.  5  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak, 
Sycamore.  Mahogan.v. 


Border  No.  166.  5  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak, 
Cherry,  Rosewood. 


Border  No.  167.  5  inch.  Light  Quarter  Oak, 

Mahogany. 


Border  No.  168.17  inch.  I.ight  Quarter  Oak,  Maple, 
Cherry. 


Scale  1  1-4  Inch=One  Foot. 
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Care  of  Floors,  If  properly  cared  for  our  wood  mosaic  floors  will  last  for  years,  becoming  richer 
and  handsomer  in  color  as  they  age.  Even  when  neglected  they  restore  more  easily  than  any  other  part 
of  the  house  or  its  furnishings.  This  fact,  however,  should  not  put  a  premium  on  neglect  or  abuse, — 
care  always  pays.  We  unhesitatingly  recommend  our  Columbia  preparations  for  the  original  finish  and 
maintenance  of  hardwood  floor  as  the  best,  and  guarantee  them  to  prove  in  all  respects  entirely  worthy 
and  satisfactory. 

Hardwood  Floors  are  clean  and  healthful.  Carpets  are  unsanitary,  retaining  dangerous  disease 
germs  if  present,  and  in  any  event  uncleanly.  With  hardwood  floors  there  is  no  necessity  for  the  peri¬ 
odical  upheaval,  “beating”  or  patent  cleaning  that  obtains  with  carpets. 

Enhanced  Value.  No  other  item  of  cost  will  so  greatly  increase  the  selling  or  renting  value  of  a 
house  as  Hardwood  Flooring.  If  you  are  about  to  build,  look  into  this  at  once.  If  your  own  home  has 
common  floors,  begin  now  to  refloor  one  or  two  every  year  until  all  rooms  and  halls  are  renewed.  It  is  not 
an  expense,  it  is  an  investment,  a  “betterment”  which  will  pay  big  dividends. 

Our  Native  Woods,  Indiana  Oak  is  the  foundation  and  chief  factor  in  all  our  flooring.  No 
finer  timber  grows.  It  is  the  conceded  standard  of  excellence  for  floor  purposes. 

Personal.  We  are  widely  and  favorably  known  through  our  celebrated  line  of  Crystal  and  Porce¬ 
lain  Refrigerators.  This  line  has  enabled  us  to  get  together  a  large  force  of  skilled  mechanics.  During 
the  last  five  years  we  have  built  to  order,  in  connection  with  Special  Refrigerators,  and  from  architects’ 
designs,  many  handsome  floors,  wainscotings  and  fixtures  in  oak  or  tile;  thus  it  was  only  a  short  step  to 
engage  extensively  in  the  manufacture  of  Hardwood  Floors. 

How  to  Order.  Examine  carefully  the  various  designs  herein  presented,  make  your  selection,  send 
us  sketch  with  dimensions  of  floor  to  be  covered,  refer  to  the  Parquetry  parts  by  numbers,  (do  not  multi - 
late  the  catalogue)  and  we  will  promptly  quote  you  net  price  accordingly.  When  stock  designs  do  not 
seem  to  meet  the  conditions  of  your  requirements,  we  will  be  glad  to  submit  special  sketches. 


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Showing  Light  Quarter  Oak  Strip  No.  102  in  FiSd,  Mahogany  Strip  No.  109  in  Border 
and  Corner  Block  No.  175,  Mahogany.  Strips,  inch. 


Heavy  Parquetry. 

^-inch  thick.  Field  No.  814— heavy.  Light  Quarter  Oak  and  Mahogany.  Block.s,  12  x  12  inches. 

Slabs,  12  X  48  inches.  Grooved  to  fit  any  flooring. 

Heavy  Parquetry  in  thickness  %-inch  is  made  by  gluing  an  ornamental  face  or  top  of  {’g-inch 
hardwood  to  a  suitable  backing.  The  field  blocks  are  made  in  slabs  12  inches  or  18  inches  wide  by  usual 
length  of  4  feet.  All  four  edges  are  grooved,  as  shown  in  above  illustration,  to  receive  a  suitable  tenon 
when  laid.  Heavy  borders  and  corners  are  made  in  the  same  manner.  Catalog  and  price  list  refer  to  the 
regular  i®g-inch  thickness;  but  any  of  the  designs  may  be  made  in  the  heavy  grade  and  we  will  be  pleased 
t  o  quote  net  prices  upon  receipt  of  specification. 

Wood  Carpet  is  made  of  White  Quartered  Oak  strips,  i3^  inches  wide  by  ig  inch  thick.  Double 
surfaced  and  jointed  edges,  assembled  and  glued  on  cotton  canvas.  It  makes  an  economical,  sanitary  floor 
covering;  takes  a  high  finish,  is  insect  and  dustproof,  durable  and  easily  cleaned,  j 

These  roll  goods  may  be  laid  either  straight  or  mitered  as  shown  in  illustration  on  opposite  page. 
One  wood  gives  best  effect,  but  on  order  we  will  make  wood  carpet  in  combinations  of  Oak  with  Walnut, 
Cherry  and  Maple,  or  in  solid  Walnut,  Cherry  or  Maple.  Upon  request  we  will  furnish,  without  charge, 
designs  showing  best  cutting  and  fitting  of  wood  carpet  with  trimmings  of  strips  or  made  up  borders  for 
specified  rooms. 

Plain  Red  Oak  Carpet  makes  a  beautiful  floor  by  virtue  of  its  uniform  color,  grain  and  texture. 
Wood  carpet  is  sold  by  the  linear  yard.  It  is  made  in  stock  lengths  of  12  feet  by  widths  27  inches  and 
36  inches. 


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Corner  Block  No.  625  )  ■ 

Border  No.  42S  ) 

Light  Quarter  Oak  and  Cherry. 
Field,  Light  Quarter  Oak  Wood  Carpet 


Strips. 


STRIPS  are  now  extensively  used  for  center  fields,  chair  area  near  walls  and  for  widening 
borders.  We  have  installed  a  large  complement  of  new  machinery  especially  designed  for  the  pro¬ 
duction  of  perfect  strips.  All  our  Strips  are  double  surfaced  and  square  jointed  on  edge. 

On  order  we  will  make  tongue  and 
groove  Strips  of  any  wood;  but 
recommend  against  them  as  com¬ 
pared  with  the  jointed  edge.  Regular 
thickness  is  ^*^6  inch  by  widths  1^2 
inch  and  2  inches,  lengths  6  feet. 
Bale  of  Hardwood  Strips.  3  ^^d  12  feet.  Strips 

are  sold  by  linear  feet.  They  are  put  up  in  substantial  bales  of  250  and  500  linear  feet  each. 


BLOCKS  of  ^®g-inch  thickness  for  laying 
Fields  are  made  of  strips  assembled  on  canvas. 


CARPET  BLOCKS  with  unglued  edges  are 
made  of  i3^-inch  strips  in  sizes  9  inches  and 
12  inches  square.  Also  q  inches  by  18  inches. 

SOLID  BLOCKS  with  glued  edges,  are 
made  of  2-inch  strips  in  8,  10  and  12-inch  squares. 


DIAGONALS  for  filling  out  the  edges  are  made  in  corresponding  sizes  with  strip  edges  either 
glued  or  free. 


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:orner  iJIoc 


Border,  Strips  Xos.  102,  103. 


Quarter  Oak 


BiKht  and  Dark  Quarter  Oak 


Strips,!  1-2  in 


Strip  Corner  Block,  No.  177,  14  in.  Field  No.  821,  Light 
Border,  Strips  Nos.  102,  109,  Quarter  Oak, 

Light  Q’rter  Oak,  Mahogany.  J"  Mahogany. 

Scale  1  1-4  Inch=One  Foot.  11 


I'ield,  l.iglit  Strip,  Corner  Bloi 


i  icm,  c  ujufr  x>JUCK  i>u.  1/n,  lu  1-; 

Quarter  Oak  Border  Strips  Nos.  102,  106,  \ ,  , 
Strips,  1  1-2  in.I.ight  Quarter  Oak,  Cherrv. ^ 


Field  No.  822,  Strip  Corner  Block  No.  178,  14  in. 
Light  Quarter  Border,  Strips  Nos.  102,  lai,  1  . 

Oak,  Rlaple.  Ihght  Quarter  Oak,  Maple.  J  " 


Matn$cotina. 


By  assembling  alternate  strips  of  two 
different  woods  on  canvas,  same  as 
Wood  Carpet  we  produce  the  most  beau¬ 
tiful  and  durable  Wainscoting.  Cost 
depends  upon  wood  employed  and  height 
of  Wainscoting.  Average  heights  are  27 
inches  and  36  inches.  Quartered  White 
Oak  either  solid  or  in  combination  with 
Walnut,  Cherry  or  Mahogany  gives  best 
effect.  The  strip  widths  vary  from  i  -  inch 
to  i^^-inch  with  the  darker  wood  beaded 
the  entire  width. 

Any  regular  border  in  combination  with 
moulding  and  cap  may  be  used  for  top 
finish  (see  illustrations  on  page  14) ,  or 
border  may  be  omitted  and  top  finished 
with  cap  moulding  only. 

Suitable  Parquetry  Fields  may  be  used 
for  Wainscoting  in  place  of  the  Wood 
Carpet  Strips.  Fields  designed  for  this 
purpose  are  Nos.  805,  810,  819  and  843. 


Wainscoting,  Style  No.  4. 


Field  ij^-inch  Quarter  Oak,  ij^-inch  Mahogany  Carpet. 
Border,  No.  422  (6-inch)  Oak,  Maple,  Cherry,  Rosewood. 
2-inch  Cap  Mould,  i-inch  Division  Mould  of  Mahogany. 

These  polished  wood  Wainscotings  are  most  appropriate  for  lower  side  wall  finish  in  Library,  Hall 
and  Dining  Room. 

For  the  treatment  of  upper  side  walls  and  ceilings  there  is  no  more  beautiful  finish  than  polished 
hardwood  in  either  plain  or  mosaic  effects. 

Special  drawings  and  estimates  for  Wainscoting,  upper  side  walls  or  ceilings  of  Old  English  Oak 
will  be  furnished  upon  request. 


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Corner  Block 


'ieia  No 


Border 


Light  and  Dark 


Light  and  Dark  Qi^rter  Oa 


Quarter  Oak 


lo  m. 


No.  607 
Border  No.  407 

Light  and  Dark  Quarter  Oak. 
Scale  I  1-4  Inch=One  Foot. 


Field  No.  807. 

Light  and  Dark 
Quarter  Oak. 


Field  No.  808. 
Light  and  Dark 
Quarter  Oak. 


Corner  Block  No.  608  ) 

Border  No.  408  i  ' 

Light  and  Dark  Quarter  Oak. 


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WA1N560TING5. 


Style  No.  1.  Field,  Light  and  Bark  Quarter 
Oak  Carpet.  Border  No.  4<>0,  Light  and  Dark 
Quarter  Oak.  2-inch  Cap  Mould,  l-iach  Divi¬ 
sion  Mould,  "Walnut, 


Style  No.  5.  Field  No.  810,  Light  Quarter 
Oak,  Maple,  Mahogany.  Border  No.  420,  Light 
Quarter  Oak,  Maple,  Mahogany-  2-inch  Cap 
Mould,  1-inch  Division  Mould,  Mahogany. 


Style  No,  2.  Field  No.  S05.  Light  and  Dark  Quarter 
Oak.  Border  2  inch  Light  and  Dark  Quarter  Oak 
Strips.  2-inch  Cap  Mould,  1-inch  Division  Mould, 
Dark  Oak. 


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Style  No.  G.  Field  No,  819,  Light  Quarter  Oak, 
Cherry.  Border  No.  426,  Light  Quarter  Oak, 
Maple,  Mahogany.  2-inch  Cap  Mould,  1-inch 
Division  Mould,  Cherry. 


Style  No,  3.  Field,  Light  Quarter  Oak  and 
Walnut  Carpet.  Border  No.  423.  Light  Quar¬ 
ter  Oak  and  Walnut.  2-inch  Cap  Mould,  1-incb 
Division  Mould,  Walnut, 


Style  No.  7.  Field  No.  843,  Light  Quarter  Oak, 
Maple,  Mahogany,  Rosewood.  Border  No.  434, 
Light  Quarter  Oak.  Maple,  Mahogany,  Rosew'd, 
2-in.  Cap  M*ld,  1-in.  Division  M’ld,  M’hogany. 


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Field  No.  813. 
Light  Quarter 


Corner  Block  No.  61.3 
Border  No.  -413 


Field  No.  815, 


Corner  Block  No.  615 \  If. 
Border  No.  415/^ 

Light  Quarter  Oak,  Maple, 


Light  Quarter 
Oak,  Maple. 


Field  No.  814.  Corner  Block  No.614\ • 

Light  Quarter  Border  No.414/^ 

P a k4_^I.al^^^^^igli t  Qu^^^^^k^  Mayile^l^^^v 


Field  No.  816.  Corner  Block  No.  6161  . 

|Light  Quarter  Border  No.  416/^^  '''• 

‘Oak,^Iahogany.  Light  Quarter  Oak,  Mahogany. 


Scale  1 1-4  Inch=One  Foot. 


IS 


Su0ge0tion0  for  apeasuring  jFloor0. 


Floor  Plan. 

T^RAW  a  diagram  of  floor  following  the  general  idea  of  plan  shown  on  this  page.  Locate  all  doors, 
recesses  or  projections,  such  as  Bay-windows,  Hearthstones,  etc.  Insert  dimensions  in  feet  and 
inches  so  that  we  may  estimate  correctly  the  linear  feet  of  Border  and  square  feet  of  Field  neces¬ 
sary  to  cover  the  floor.  If  there  be  a  circular  recess,  and  the  circle  or  part  of  circle  be  a  perfect 
one,  all  that  we  require  is  the  radius  as  shown  in  the  accompanying  plan;  but  it  is  advisable,  in 
most  cases,  to  lay  out  on  any  common  paper  (several  old  newspapers  pasted  together) ,  a  full  size  pattern 
of  the  circle,  thereby  eliminating  any  possibility  of  the  mistakes  that  are  apt  to  arise  from  incorrectly 
measured  or  imperfect  circles. 

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Corner 


Corner  Block  No.  601  I  iq 
Border  No.  401  J 

Bight  Quarto  Oak^Maho^^ 


Light  and  Dark 
Quarter  Oak. 


Corner  Block  No.  6031 
Border  No.  403 J  "  - 

Lt.  Qu.  Oak,  Qu.  Sycamore,  Maple,, 
Rosewood,  Walnut. 


r  leici  iNo.  pu.-i. 
Light  Quarter 
Oak. 


uaa 


Field  No.  804.  Corner  Block  No.  6041 

Light  Quarter  Border  No.  404J 

Oak.  light  Quarter  Oak. 

Scale  1  1-4  lnch=One  Foot. 


JFloot  Point0. 


flooring  is  all  shipped  “in  the  white,”  that  is,  natural  smooth  wood  with  no 
finish  whatever.  The  first  requirements  of  a  satisfactory  hardwood  floor  is  Per¬ 
fectly  Dry  material.  Our  flooring  is  absolutely  dry  and  incapable  of  shrinkage;  but 
it  is  liable,  in  the  white,  to  absorb  moisture  unless  PROPERLY  cared  for.  Upon 
arriYal,  store  the  flooring  in  a  warm  dry  place.  Do  not  handle  in  wet  weather. 

Do  not  deliver  to  building  in  which  it  is  to  be  used  until  the  other  me¬ 
chanics  are  out,  and  the  walls  and  floors  are  DRY,  with  all  in  readi¬ 
ness  to  lay  and  finish  the  flooring.  In  finishing  the  floor,  if  you  do 
not  use  our  Columbia  preparations,  be  sure  and  use  standard  finish¬ 
ing  material  of  good  repute.  Do  not  use  oil  of  any  kind,  as  it  will 
destroy  the  natural  color  and  beauty  of  the  wood.  Do  not  use  varnish 
of  any  kind,  as  it  will  show  and  magnify  every  mark,  scratch  and 
blemish  incident  'to  ordinary  wear.  The  Columbia  finishes  will  please  you 
in  every  respect.  In  connection  with  these  Columbia  finishes,  portions  of 
the  floor  subjected;,  to  excessive  wear  may  be  restored  and  refinished  with¬ 
out  going  over  the  entire  floor. 


Wire 

Brad. 


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Weighted  Brush. 


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field  No.  SW;  Corner  Block  No.  eiO] 

Light  Quarter  Oak. Border  No.  ■llOj^" 

Cherry.  Maple.  Light  Quarter  Oak,  Cherry,  Maple. 
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Field  No.  812.  Corner  Block  No.  612'|  • 

Light  Quarter  Border  No.  412 J 

Oak,  INIaple.  Light  Quarter  Oak,  Maple. 


Scale  1  1-4  Inch=One  Foot. 


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List  Prices  are  for  ^%-inch  thickness,  and  for  the  goods  uncut  and  measured  before  laid  For  heavy 
%-inch  parquetry  we  will  quote  on  application.  Any  of  the  designs  in  this  catalog  can  be  made  in 

AtcWttrtTand  Buiiders  are  invited  to  correspond.  We  will  faithfully  execute  original  designs 

when  submitted,  or,  upon  request  will  furnish  special  designs,  including  centerpieces,  curved  work,  etc, 

"  we  will  furnish  full  instruction  for  the  .rrect  laying, 

finishing  and  proper  care  of  our  Hardwood  Floors;  also  price  list  on  the  Columbia  Finishing  Prepamtions 
Our  Guarantee.  We  guarantee  absolutely  and  without  reserve  that  all  our  Strips  and  Parquetry 
are  made  from  thoroughly  dried,  clean  lumber,  free  from  knots,  saps  or  shakes;  that  the  tme  and 

close;  that  only  the  best  material  goes  into  our  product,  our  intent  being  to  produce  a  strictly  first  class 

result  when  judged  by  the  highest  and  most  exacting  standards.  WTT.TCF.  MFC.  CO. 


Bull=nose  Scraper. 


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Corner  Block  No.  617,  Border  No.  417,  5  inch,  Idght 
Quarter  Oak,  Cherry,  Maple. 

Corner  Block  No,  619,  Border  No.  419,  5  inch^Rght 
Quarter  Oak  and  Sycamore 

Corner  Block  No.  621,  Border  No.  421,  6  inch,  Light 

Quarter  Oak,  Maple,  Mahogany. 

Corner  Block  No.  623,  Border  No.  423,  6  inch.  Light 
Quarter  Oak,  Walnut. 

CornerTilock  No.  k'6,  Border  No.  426,  6  inch.  Light] 

Quarter  Oak,  Cherry,  Maple,  Mahogany. 

[Corner  Block,  No.  628,  Border  No.  428,  6  inch.  Light 
Quarter  Oak,  Cherry,  Maple,  Walnut. 

Quarter  Oak.  Mahogany. 


Corner  IBlock  No.  618,  l3order  No.  418,  5  inch,  Ihght 
and  Dark  Quarter  Oak,  Cherry. 


-oTne^Hocl^o^20^?orde^Xo^?0^nnS^d^ 

Quarter  Oak,  Maple,  Mahogany 


CorrTer  Block  No.  622,  Border  No.  422,  6  inch,  Li{,ht 
Quarter  Oak,  Cherry  IMaple,  Kosewood. 


Corner  Block,  No.  624,  Border  No.  424,  6  inch,  Light 
Quarter  Oak,  Cherry,  Maple,  Walnut. 


^rnerjBlo^',  jNo.  62/,  Border  ^574277  6  inch. 
Quarter  Oak,  Maple,  AValnut,  Vermilion. 


Jorner 

Quarter  Oak,  Maple,  Cherry. 


Scale  1  1-4  Inch=Oue  Foot. 


Corner  Block,  No.  631,  Border  No.  431,  8  inch,  l.ight 
Quarter  Oak,  Cherry,  Maple,  Vermilion. 


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HarDtoooti  IRug  JFIoors. 


J)ER  courtesy  of  “The  Craftsman” 
we  illustrate  four  designs  of  spe¬ 
cial  floors,  which  mark  a  radical  de¬ 
parture  from  conventional  parquetry. 

These  floors  embody  a  definitely 
considered  pattern  that  takes  into  con¬ 
sideration  the  materials  of  which  it  is 
made,  just  as  the  weaver  selects  the 
wool  and  color  blendings  in  a  rug. 
Variations  in  the  form  or  quantity  of 
inlay  are  endless;  while  for  color 
schemes  we  may  employ  the  pure 


Rug  Floor,  Style  A. 


whites  of  Holly  or  Maple,  the  light, 


Outer  Field,  Quartered  White  Oak.  Inner  field,  Plain  Red  Oak. 
Central  panel,  Ebonized  Cherry.  Inlay  strip  and 
figure.  Maple,  Cherry  and  Mahogany. 


medium  and  rich  browns  of  Oak,  the 
beautiful  dark  reds  of  Cherry,  Mahog¬ 


any  and  Rosewood.  Individuality,  simplicity,  richness  and  beauty  characterize  these  Rug  Floors, 


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The  Wilke  Manufactuking  Co.,  Andekson,  Ind. 


Corner  Block,  No.  634,  Border  No.  434,  8  inch,  Light 

Quarter  Oak,  Maple,  Mahogany,  Rosewood. 


Corner  Block  No.  638,  Border  No.  438,  10  inch 
Light  Quarter  Oak,  Cherry. 


Corner  Block,  No.  642,  Border  No.  442,  12  inch.  Light 
Quarter  Oak,  Maple,  Mahogany. 


Coruer'Bloc^N^^sS^^orde^^^^^^^^^^h^niglrt 

Quarter  Oak,  Walnut,  Holly. 


Corner  Block,  No 


633,  Border  No 


Rosewood 


Quarter  Oak,  Maple,  Mahogany 


Corner  Block  No.  6.33,  Border  No.  4;15. 

Quarter  Oak,  Mahogany 


Corner  Block  No.  6.37,  Border  No.  437, 
Quarter  Oak,  Cherry.  Holly 


Corner  Block  No.  6.30,  Border  No.  4.30.  10 

and  Dark  Quarter  Oak,  Holly 


Corner  Block  No.  644,  Border  No.  444,  12  inch, 
and  D'K.  Quarter  Oak,  Mai)le,  Priina  Vera 


Scale  1  1-4  Inch=One  Foot. 


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Rug  Floor,  Style  B. 

Field,  Quartered  White  Oak.  Inlaid  lines  of  Maple.  Inlaid 
squares  of  Mahogany,  with  centers  of  Prima  Vera. 

Wall  border  strips.  Mahogany. 


while  their  durability  and  desir¬ 
able  properties  in  the  matter  of 
FINISH  will  be  manifest  from  the 
following  structural  data. 

Thickness — They  are  %  inch 
thick,  the  face  being  of  /g-inch 
hardwood  assembled  upon  a  suit¬ 
able  backing,  as  in  heavy  par¬ 
quetry. 

Woods  Employed — Quartered 
White  and  Brown  Oak,  plain  Red 
Oak,  Maple,  Holly,  Ebonized 
Cherry,  Mahogany  and  Rose¬ 
wood. 

Method  of  Assembling— We 


work  to  an  exact  drawing  of  the  floor  to  be  covered.  The  main  fields  are  constructed  in  sections  of 
6  inches,  and  12  inches  width,  cut  to  length  and  fitted  to;' the  inlay  designs,  thus  assembling  the 


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The  Wilke  Manufacturing  Co.,  Anderson,  Ind. 


Corner  Block  No.  647 \  Light  Quarter  Oak, 

Border  No.  447/^°  Mahogany,  Rosew’d, 


Light  Quarter  Oak 


Corner  Block  No.  C46 


Maple,  Walnut, 


Border 


Lt.'tfiiaFter  "0^.  Maple 


!orner  BloclTNb.  64S^ 
(order  No.  448 


Mahogany,  Rosewood 


Scale  1  1-4  Inch=One  Foot. 


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entire  floor  exactly  as  it  will  ap¬ 
pear  when  installed. 

Method  of  Laying — All  sec¬ 
tions  of  the  complete  floor  are  num¬ 
bered  to  correspond  with  a  drawing 
which  we  furnish.  The  rug  floor 
is  laid  upon  any  level  sub -floor 
and  held  in  place  by  concealed 
screws;  no  nails  are  used,  there¬ 
fore  no  possibility  of  surface 
blemish. 

Surface  Finish  is  also  unique, 
being  absolutely  matte,  with  no 

Rug  Floor,  Style  C. 

more  polish  than  the  surface  of  an 

Outer  field.  Quartered  White  Oak  Carpet.  Inner  field  of  Brown 

Quartered  Oak.  Central  panel,  Maple.  Inlay,  Brown  Oak  ggg  This  finish,  which  we 

and  Maple.  Inlay  of  corner  squares.  Brown  Oak  and 
Maple.  Wall  border  strips.  Light  Quartered  Oak.  supply,  is  easily  and  quickly  ap¬ 

plied,  it  is  permanent  and  requires  none  of  the  waxing  and  polishing  incident  to  other  hardwood  floors. 


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The  Wilke  Manufacturing  Co.,  Anderson,  Jnd. 


Field  No.  817,  Light  Quarter  Oak. 


Field  No.  818,  Light  Quarter  Oak. 


Field  No.  8ig,  Light  Quarter  Oak. 
Scale  i3^  Inch=One  Foot. 


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Rug  Floor,  Style  D. 

Field,  Ebonized  Cherrj^,  with  intervening  narrow  Maple  strips. 
Inlay  squares  on  end  of  each  alternate  section  are  Maple  and 
Cher^  within  a  Maple  band.  Wall  border  strip,  Maple. 
This  floor  is  extremely  attractive,  notwithstanding 
the  seeming  audacity  of  the  combination. 


Inquiries  on  these  Rug  Floors 
should  include  a  plan  of  the  floor, 
with  accurate  dimensions;  also  a 
general  idea  of  the  color  scheme 
desired,  whether  light,  medium  or 
dark,  and  choice  of  inlay,  by  ref¬ 
erence  to  the  general  styles — A,  B, 
C  and  D,  as  illustrated. 

Upon  receipt  of  such  data  we 
will  submit  color  sketch,  quote  for 
the  complete  floor  ready  to  lay, 
including  finishing  material,  draw¬ 
ing  and  full  instructions  for  the 
installation. 


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The  Wilke  Manufacturing  Co.,  Anderson,  Ind. 


Field  No.  823,  Light  and  Dark  Quarter  Oak. 


Field  No.  824,  Light  and  Dark  Quarter  Oak. 


Field  No.  825,  Light  and  Dark  Quarter  Oak. 
Scale  Inch=One  Foot. 


Field  No.  826,  Light  and  Dark  Quarter  Oak. 


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Did  it  ever  occur  to  you  that  the  floor  is  quite  as  important  as  the  ceiling?  Ihe  modern  Architect  or 
Decorator  approaches  the  design  of  the  ceiling  with  more  or  less  reverence,  and  invests  fully  as  much 
thought  on  this  part  of  the  structure  as  on  any  other.  It  would  seem,  that  the  floor,  which  is  as  important, 
from  a  structural  point  of  view  as  the  ceiling,  and  more  often  seen,  should  be  entitled  to  as  much  courtesy. 
To  this  end  we  offer  our  floors  and  service  and  will  be  pleased  to  submit  sketches  of  form  and  color  scheme 
in  harmony  with  existing  or  contemplated  interior  surroundings. 

There  is  a  general  impression  to  the  effect  that  Hardwood  Floors  are  expensive  luxuries.  This  is 
wrong.  Witness  the  following  comparison,  based  upon  a  very  conservative  estimate  of  the  present  cost 
and  durability  of  carpet  compared  with  the  Hardwood  Floor. 

A  good  27-inch  Bodj  Jrussels  Carpet  with  22-inch  Border  costs,  including  paper,  matching,  laying, 
etc.,  about  27  cents  per  square  foot.  Such  carpet  on  a  14  x  16-foot  room,  will  require  an  original  invest¬ 
ment  of  about  $60.00.  Grant  that  at  the  utmost,  through  persistent  care,  expensive  take-ups,  clean  and 
relays  (to  say  nothing  of  the  several  years  of  toleration)  ,  the  carpet  endures  ten  years.  There  is  nothing 
left.  The  whole  investment  must  be  renewed. 

For  the  Same  Investment,  a  beautiful  Oak  covering  may  be  laid  upon  the  floor;  trimmed  with  a 
dash  of  Cherry  or  Mahogany  and  finished  properly.  Such  a  floor  becomes  a  structural  element  of  the 
house.  It  will  last  for  generations  and  improve  with  age.  With  little  care  it  will  remain,  always  sweet, 
clean,  dust  and  germ  proof.  It  will  be  “In  Style”  as  long  as  Oak  is  Oak. 

THE  WILKE  MANUFACTURING  COMPANY. 


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The  Wilke  Man'ukactcring  Co.,  Anderson,  Ind. 


Field  No.  845,  Light  Quarter  Oak,  Maple, 

Quarter  Sycamore.  Scale  Inch 

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Field  No.  844,  Light  Quarter  Oak, 
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WILKE  PORCELAIN  AND  CRYSTAL  REFRIGERATORS. 

PATENTED. 


AVERY 
COLUMBIA 


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No.  208.  Tile  Exterior.  Full  Glass  Lined. 

Exterior 

of  either 

White  Glazed  Tile 

or 

Solid  Paneled  Oak. 

Interior  completely  lined  with  plate  glass 
one-half  inch  thick. 

All  joints  laid  in  special  cement,  built  for 
and  sold  to  those  who  realize  that  the  place  in 
which  food  is  to  be  kept  is  quite  as  important 
as  the  food  itself. 

Ten  Regular  Sizes. 

SPECIALS  TO  ORDER. 


No.  312.  Oak  Exterior.  Full  Glass  Lined. 

ADVANTAGES  FOUND  ONLY 

IN  THE 

WILKE  REFRIGERATOR. 

Absolute  purity,  nothing  to  corrode,  in¬ 
capable  of  absorbing  moistures,  odors  or  gas. 
Perfect  insulation.  Air-tight  doors.  Ice 
economy;  lowest  temperature  with  minimum 
ice  consumption.  All  internal  fixtures  remov¬ 
able.  No  dark  corners.  Cleaned  as  easily  as 
plate  glass.  Circulation  of  cold,  dry  air. 
Durability.  Beauty.  THE  LUXURY  of 
cold  cleanliness.  THE  SATISFACTION  OF 
KNOWING  that  you  are  in  possession  of  the 
BEST  REFRIGERATOR. 


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